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Herbert Marcuse

Herbert Marcuse

American philosopher, born in Germany

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Herbert Marcuse (July 19, 1898 – July 29, 1979) was a German-American philosopher, sociologist, and political theorist, associated with the Frankfurt School of critical theory. Born in Berlin, Marcuse studied at the Humboldt University of Berlin and then at Freiburg, where he received his PhD. He was a prominent figure in the Frankfurt-based Institute for Social Research – what later became known as the Frankfurt School. He was married to Sophie Wertheim (1924–1951), Inge Neumann (1955–1973), and Erica Sherover (1976–1979).

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Person
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Birthdate
July 19, 1898
Birthplace
Berlin
Berlin
Date of Death
July 29, 1979
Place of Death
Starnberg
Starnberg
Nationality
United States
United States
Germany
Germany
Educated at
University of Freiburg
University of Freiburg
Harvard University
Harvard University
Humboldt University of Berlin
Humboldt University of Berlin
Columbia University
Columbia University
Occupation
Philosopher
Philosopher
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Doctoral Advisor
Martin Heidegger
Martin Heidegger
Doctoral Students
Angela Davis
Angela Davis
Paul Gottfried
Paul Gottfried
Andrew Feenberg
Andrew Feenberg

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Peter Marcuse
Peter Marcuse
Citizenship
United States
United States
German Empire
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Weimar Republic
West Germany
West Germany
Father of
Peter Marcuse
Peter Marcuse
Notable Work
One-Dimensional Man
One-Dimensional Man
Eros and Civilization
Eros and Civilization
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Counterrevolution and Revolt
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Q60030

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